Your Squad Pick for Euro 2016

Discussion in 'Italy: National Teams' started by Italy-Azzurri-Fan, Jul 19, 2015.

  1. Stamos

    Stamos Member

    Apr 6, 2013
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Things can change over the spring, but if Berardi, Insigne and Bonaventura aren't on the squad come Euros, then Conte hasn't done his job properly.
    We should be midfield heavy with guys like Saponara, Bernadeschi, and Candreva playing heavy minutes in more attacking roles. Sadly, we dont have the central attackers for me to feel confident, but there's talent in the middle.
     
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  2. Italy-Azzurri-Fan

    Nov 15, 2014
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Candreva should make it. I doubt Saponara and Bernardeschi are even ready yet though. Still young players and have a huge lack of experience. I wouldn't actually feel comfortable playing Saponara with lack of experience against teams like Spain, Germany, France, etc. Berardi should be confident and ready though. Same with Insigne. Bonaventura a little less so but he still deserves a spot there.
     
  3. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Minutes per goal*.

    Pavoletti - 106 mins per goal
    Eder ------ 133 mins per goal
    Insigne --- 161 mins per goal

    *minimum 5 goals scored
     
  4. Stamos

    Stamos Member

    Apr 6, 2013
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    So Bernadeschi and Saponara lack experience but Berardi is ready? Not sure what the logic is on that one...

    And goals per minute doesn't say much for a player like Insigne, with his playing style, attributes and the fact he plays beside Higuain. Nonetheless, he's had a phenomenal year and has grown so much as a player and leader. Its common knowledge I've been a fan of his since his Pescara days so its nice to see him realize his immense potential.

    Some interesting changes moving forward in Serie A. Immobile back with Torino, Spalleti back with Roma... it'll be interesting to see if and how that affects the National side.
     
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  5. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    I'm sure if you take Europa League into consideration (and why wouldn't you), Gabbiadini has more goals per minutes then Pavoletti.

    Because he has probably never seen them play. If anything Bernardeschi is even more ready than Berardi. He's already played in Europa League, which is a big plus for international competitions. Like you, I think all three should make the squad. I think Conte would love to take Immobile. If the latter can put a string of goals together in the second half, he has a shot at going to France.
     
  6. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Because its not Serie A and therefore not like for like.
    Gabbiadini is second on the list if I remove the 5 goal requirement.
     
  7. Italy-Azzurri-Fan

    Nov 15, 2014
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    What I mean is that Berardi has talked about going to the Euros and his dream for Italy. Bernadeschi and Saponara haven't said a word about the Euros. I am not sure if they think they are ready for that or not. The fact is we can't have too many inexperienced players. Thats too much work to do it little time. The only young player I'd take that hasn't made his debut yet is Berardi. The rest I'd wait until the world cup qualifying.
     
  8. Sal

    Sal Red Card

    Feb 9, 2013
    Club:
    AS Roma
    I think Saponara needs to be called up. He offers something that no other Italian player can offer.
     
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  9. Rosay

    Rosay Member+

    May 7, 2014
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Saponara looks similar to Eder playing style wise.
     
  10. Sal

    Sal Red Card

    Feb 9, 2013
    Club:
    AS Roma
    No way.
     
  11. phat

    phat Viking

    Feb 13, 2006
    Montreal
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    A Japanese sounding name?
     
  12. Calcio Pauly

    Calcio Pauly Member+

    Jun 17, 2012
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Because of course, when the Euro's come, or any international game for that matter, they'll only be playing against other Serie A based players!
     
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  13. Sal

    Sal Red Card

    Feb 9, 2013
    Club:
    AS Roma
    *waits for Totti fan to post his stupid stat about Pavoletti*
     
  14. Rosay

    Rosay Member+

    May 7, 2014
    Club:
    AC Milan
    *waits for IAF to post a new formation with Pavoletti spear heading the azzurri attack
     
  15. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy



    I've been talking about this guy since last season while other galahs were fawning over Quags, Toni etc. Who's stupid now?

    Minutes per goal*

    Higuain -- 85 mins per goal
    Pavoletti - 94 mins per goal

    *minimum 5 goals scored & under 100 mins per goal
     
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  16. Sal

    Sal Red Card

    Feb 9, 2013
    Club:
    AS Roma
    #441 Sal, Jan 17, 2016
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2016
    Want a fcking cookie? Who talks about Quags? Let me know when he hits 21 goals.
     
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  17. Calcio Pauly

    Calcio Pauly Member+

    Jun 17, 2012
    Club:
    AC Milan
    #442 Calcio Pauly, Jan 17, 2016
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2016
    You, for not knowing that he was playing in Serie B 2 seasons ago (or realizing the Luca Toni tribute thread was created as a joke)

    You said this in September:
     
  18. Nek Sanalet

    Nek Sanalet Member+

    AC Milan
    Italy
    Dec 30, 2013
    NYC
    Club:
    AC Milan
    #443 Nek Sanalet, Jan 18, 2016
    Last edited: Jan 18, 2016
    That doesn't even make sense. Football is football. Scoring in Europa league is in many ways even more impressive than Serie A. Players see different tatics and different styles that will acclimate them to international competitions. Your just rearranging statistics to fit your own opinions. I would surmise that Gabbiadini and Zaza have similar goals per minute if including all competitions (including Azzurri friendlies).

    Not to mention Paloschi.

    And would you still be talking about him if he goes to Napoli and plays behind Higuain or Juventus and buried on a bench behind Dybala/Manzu? If Gabbs stayed in Sampadoria last year he would of easily scored 20 goals plus (and unlike Pavoletti has legit upside and international level skill).
     
  19. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    You could make an argument that the Europa league is more difficult than Serie A. Some might disagree especially in the early stages. But that's essentially what it boils down to. It's an argument. And that's why I left it out.

    Football is Football. Serie A is not however the Europa league, or the CL etc.

    If you don't agree make your own list.

    LOL. You're taking those Sarri team selections pretty hard. Pavoletti is prolific at the moment and bears watching. Gabbs and Zaza can hopefully make a move to a club where they get more opportunity and will then show their true worth.
     
  20. Calcio Pauly

    Calcio Pauly Member+

    Jun 17, 2012
    Club:
    AC Milan
    If Pavoletti turns out to be a late bloomer ala the Legend Lucas Antonius, more power to him.

    Big time spoiler (open)

    Gabb plays for Napoli ;) and has mostly been sub/understudy to Higuain, which is not a bad situation to be in developmentally as he'll either stay hungry and continue to improve, or fail.

    Either way, at this point in time he's already been consistent in A for more than 1.5 years. Don't you watch your own advertised team play?

    Don't worry, you don't need to answer.
     
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  21. Rosay

    Rosay Member+

    May 7, 2014
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Montolivo has to start. That boy has been on fire
     
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  22. Calcio Pauly

    Calcio Pauly Member+

    Jun 17, 2012
    Club:
    AC Milan
    LOL
     
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  23. calabrese8

    calabrese8 Member+

    Feb 9, 2008
    Vancouver
    Club:
    Juventus FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    i hope Pavoletti gets called for the next batch of friendlies...seeing as our strikers are not solid 100% locks.

    The more and more i watch of him i like... his finishing abilities remind me of Gilardino
     
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  24. totti fan

    totti fan Red Card

    Jun 24, 2010
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Top 4 Italians Minutes per goal Serie A only*.

    Pavoletti - 103 mins per goal
    Eder ------ 137 mins per goal
    Insigne --- 160 mins per goal
    Giaccherini 173 mins per goal

    *minimum 5 goals scored


    Berardi (3 goals only) - 326 mins per goal
     
  25. elvesuvio

    elvesuvio Member+

    Feb 6, 2008
    Toronto, Ontario
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    You. Don't compare to Higgy.
     
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